Corinna
Free Clothing Offered: Vickie Spaulding of Corinna has organized a service to offer free clothing to people who are in need due to financial hardships, fire, etc. Residents from all area towns are encouraged to take advantage of this service. All inquiries are completely confidential. For a private appointment, contact Vickie at 570-6203 (cell). Donations of clothing and household items are also accepted.
Maine Country Music Association: The Northern Chapter of the Maine Country Music Association meets on the last Monday of each month. The next meeting and jam session is set for Monday, July 28th. A potluck meal will be enjoyed at 6 PM, followed by the meeting at 7 PM at the Corinna Fire Annex. The evening ends with a jam session. Membership is open to all and those interested in learning more about the Maine Country Music Association are welcome to attend the upcoming meeting for details. The Corinna Fire Annex is located on the Exeter Road in Corinna.
Summer Concert Series: The Stewart Free Library Summer Concert Series continues its summer concert series on Thursday, July 24th. Bob Hughes and Country Tuners will perform local favorites. The show begins at 7 PM at Winchester Park, located on the corner of Main Street and the St. Albans Road, across from the library, in Corinna. In the event of inclement weather, the show will take place in the gymnasium of the Corinna Elementary School. Contact the Stewart Free Library at 278-2454 for more information.
Corinth
Safe Place Food Pantry: The Safe Place Food Pantry in Corinth is open to residents of Bradford, Exeter, Garland, Hudson and Kenduskeag on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Hours of operation are 9 AM to 3:30 PM. Patrons are welcome to visit the food pantry on Thursday, July 24th. The Safe Place Food Pantry is located at 328 Main Street.
Dover-Foxcroft
Mental Illness Support Group: A Mental Illness Support Group, sponsored by NAMI (The National Alliance on Mental Illness) and the Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Project, offers a safe, nonjudgmental and confidential atmosphere of support and empathy for family and friends of individuals with mental illness. There is no cost and families may include their children who are at least 14 years old. The group meets on the third and fourth Monday of each month at Mayo Regional Hospital, located on West Main Street, Dover-Foxcroft. The next meeting will be held on Monday, July 28th from 5:30 to 7 PM. Pre-registration is preferred, however walk-ins are welcome. Contact Beth at 924-7903 or NAMI at 1-800-464-5767 to register.
SUMMER FUN PROGRAM OFFERED: The 2008 Penquis Summer Fun Program runs through Thursday, August 7th and offers fun team building activities, community service opportunities and field trips for ages 13 through 15 in Piscataquis County. The program is free and meets at the Penquis office in Dover-Foxcroft on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 4:30 PM. Snacks and drinks are provided. Applications are available at the Penquis office, located at 50 North Street in Dover-Foxcroft, or visit www.penquis.org. For more information call Penquis at 564-7116.
35th Class Reunion: Foxcroft Academy’s Class of 1973 will gather at the home of Scott and Debbie Lander on Saturday, August 2nd, after 12:30 PM, for an afternoon of food, friends and fun.  This will be a great time for old friends to visit and relax between Homecoming Events.  Bring your favorite dish to share (if you can), whatever you would like to grill,  beverage, and lawn chair.  Ice, condiments and paper goods will be provided.  Call Deb at 564-9012 for directions.
Greenville
Annual Auction: The Peoples United Methodist Church will hold its Annual Auction on Saturday, August 2nd. The event begins with a preview at 9:30 AM and bids starting at 10 AM. Those interested in donating auction items may contact Jenny Ward at 695-2523 to arrange pick up. The Peoples United Methodist Church is located on Pritham Avenue in Greenville Junction.
Etna
Comprehensive Plan Committee Meeting: Judy Dann, who led Dixmont’s work on its comprehensive plan, will talk about the experience at the Etna Comprehensive Plan Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 22nd. The meeting starts at 7 PM at the Etna Community Hall. Topics to be discussed also include Dixmont’s interest in working with surrounding communities on issues such as land preservation, and PVCOG’s outreach to rural communities. Coffee and desserts will be served. All are invited to attend.
Guilford
Annual Book Sale: The Guilford Memorial Library is holding its Annual Used and Donated Book Sale on Saturday, July 26th. The sale takes place from 9 AM to 12 PM at the library. All books are priced to sell at 25¢ each. Call 876-4547 for more information. The Guilford Memorial Library is located on Library Street.
Newport
Fabric Artwork Display: Many varieties of fabric artwork by Betty Pentland are on display at the Valley Arts Alliance Showcase during the month of July. Betty paints and stencils on her handmade quilts and other fiber art. The public is invited to view this artwork Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Valley Arts Alliance Showcase, located on Main Street in Newport.
Support Group Offered For Women: Learning To Deal With Life’s Issues, a support group for women, meets each Tuesday and is led by Linda Hamilton of Newport. Linda is the recipient of an award from the Maine Association of Substance Abuse. The group offers support for women with addictions, self-esteem issues, etc. The next meeting is planned on Tuesday, July 22nd. Meetings begin at 6:30 PM at Linda’s home, located at 57 Spring Street in Newport.
Football Camp: Nokomis Football Boosters are sponsoring a Football Camp from 6 to 8 PM for high school students Monday, July 28th through Friday, August 1st and grades five through eight Monday, August 4th through Friday, August 8th. Equipment will be issued to juniors and seniors on Thursday, July 24th and freshmen and sophomores on Friday, July 25th from 6 to 8 PM at the high school. On Friday, August 1st at 6 PM, grades five and six receive their equipment at Nokomis, while grades seven and eight will be issued equipment at Somerset. The fee is $50 per person. Registration forms are available at Kelly-Smith Printing, located in the Triangle Plaza off Route 2 in Newport.
Benefit Yard Sale: A yard sale will be held at Pathway Community Church on Saturday, July 26th starting at 8 AM. The sale takes place rain or shine and includes furniture, toys, clothes, household items, books and more. Pathway Community Church is located at 531 Moosehead Trail in Newport (former Hawiian Paradise restaurant). Proceeds will benefit the Pathway Community Church Food Ministry.
Veterans Advocate Available: Veterans Advocate Peter Hickey will be on hand at the Newport District Court Office on Thursday, July 24th from 9 AM to 2 PM. The service officer will assist veterans, widows and dependent children in filing for state and federal benefits. The Newport District Court Office is located at 12 Water Street. Call 368-4881 for more information.
St. Albans
Clothes Cupboard Seeks Donations: The St. Albans Clothes Cupboard is currently accepting donations of men, women’s and children’s clothing of all sizes and household items of all varieties. Those who are experiencing hardship, and are in need of clothing and household items, are encouraged to stop by the St. Albans Clothes Cupboard, located at 75 Papoose Lane. Regular hours of operation are 9 AM to 2 PM, Thursday through Saturday. To schedule an appointment to visit the clothes cupboard during other times, contact Ray-Lynn or Tanya at 341-6169.
Burnham
Kenny Ballfield is Open: The Burnham Recreation Committee has announced that the Kenny Ballfield is now open daily from 9 AM to sunset for all Burnham residents. Residents are invited to join the Committee at the field for fun games every Saturday until September from 9 to 11 AM.
Cambridge
Benefit Yard Sale: The Annual Town Wide Yard Sale is planned on Saturday, July 26th in Cambridge. The event will be held from 8 AM to 3:30 PM and maps of yard sale locations will be available at the Cambridge Grange Hall, located at the intersection of Routes 150 and 152. There will be indoor sales and a food/snack table set up at the Grange Hall. Call 277-3521 for more information. Proceeds to benefit the Cambridge Valley Grange 582.
Pittsfield
Benefit Yard Sale: A benefit yard sale for Gloria Williams is planned on Friday, July 25th from 8 AM to 4 PM and Saturday, July 26th from 11 AM to 4 PM. The sale is being held at 15 Highland Avenue in Pittsfield. Proceeds will help pay for her cancer treatment that is not covered by insurance. Contact Janice at 487-3409 for more information.
Parade Food Sale: The First Congregational Church of Pittsfield will be serving breakfast sandwiches, homemade baked goods and drinks during the Central Maine Egg Festival Famous Big Parade on Saturday, July 26th. The parade steps off at 9:15 AM. All proceeds will benefit the Pennywise Building Fund.
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